Battle for Rahm Emanuel's seat begins

November 18, 2008

Democratic State Rep. Sara Feigenholtz said today she has submitted the federal paperwork to prepare her entry into the anticipated contest to replace U.S. Rep. Rahm Emanuel in Chicago's 5th Congressional District.

Emanuel is stepping down from representing the Northwest Side district to become chief of staff to President-elect Barack Obama. He has not given a time frame for resigning the seat, which will require a special election to fill.